Monte Cristo

From EatingWell:

If you're not familiar with the Monte Cristo sandwich, think of it as a cross between a ham-and-cheese sandwich and deep-fried French toast. It's especially tasty with the currant or raspberry jam it's usually served with. We forgo the deep frying for a quick turn in a skillet with a bit of oil until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 large egg
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup low-fat milk
Pinch of ground nutmeg
8 teaspoons raspberry jam
8 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
4 thin slices roasted deli turkey, (about 4 ounces)
4 thin slices deli ham, (about 4 ounces)
1 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 275°F. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place the baking sheet in the oven.
Whisk egg, egg whites, milk and nutmeg in a shallow dish until combined.
Spread 1 teaspoon jam on each slice of bread. Divide turkey, ham and cheese evenly among 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, jam-side down.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Dip 2 sandwiches into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides. Place the battered sandwiches in the pan, cover and cook until browned and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per serving: 355 calories; 11 g fat ( 5 g sat , 3 g mono ); 100 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 4 g fiber; 717 mg sodium; 236 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (50% daily value), Calcium (25% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 3 lean meat

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